Online GP assessment and prescription service for GLP-1 weight-loss treatment.
Reviewed by Irish Medical Council-registered GPs
Losing weight safely doesn’t have to mean long clinic visits or waiting weeks for prescriptions.
Weight-loss injections belong to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. They work by slowing stomach emptying and regulating appetite hormones, helping you feel full sooner and stay satisfied for longer.
These treatments are designed to support clinically significant weight loss when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. For best results, our doctors create a personalised plan that includes nutrition, activity, and ongoing medical supervision.
This is a medical weight management service designed for adults who are clinically overweight or obese. It is not suitable for cosmetic or minor weight loss.
To qualify for treatment, you must meet one of the following criteria:
BMI ≥27with weight-related medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), or high cholesterol), or
BMI ≥30, classed as clinically obese.
Please note: we do not currently prescribe GLP-1 medications for patients with type 2 diabetes. If you are being treated for diabetes, this service will not be appropriate for you.
If your goal is to lose a small amount of weight, this programme is not suitable for you.
Find out if your weight is in a healthy range for your height.
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a simple index that helps estimate whether your weight is in a healthy range based on your height.
They help to regulate your appetite and blood sugar levels so you feel fuller for longer and eat less.
By slowing stomach emptying and signalling satiety to the brain, they make it easier to eat smaller portions and stay satisfied.
They stabilise glucose levels and reduce energy dips, which helps prevent cravings and overeating.
In clinical trials, patients lost up to 15-22% of body weight when used alongside healthy eating and regular activity.
GLP-1 is a once-weekly receptor agonist designed to support medically supervised weight loss. It works by mimicking a natural hormone that helps regulate appetite and food intake, slowing digestion and prolonging the feeling of fullness.
In clinical studies, patients lost an average of 15% of their body weight over time when combined with a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Wegovy is suitable for adults with BMI ≥30, or BMI ≥27 with weight-related health concerns such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.
The first dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist, making it one of the most advanced and effective weight loss treatments available. By targeting two key hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism, this treatment helps reduce hunger, increase fullness, and improve blood sugar control. Clinical trials have shown that patients using dual GLP-1s achieved up to a 22.5% reduction in body weight, making it the most potent injectable weight-loss medication to date. It is taken once weekly via injection.
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Most prescription weight-loss injections available in Ireland belong to a group of medicines that act on appetite-regulating hormones in the body. These include: GLP-1 receptor agonists, and GLP-1 receptor agonists, and Dual-acting incretin therapies, which act on more than one appetite-related hormone pathway. Dual-acting incretin therapies, which act on more than one appetite-related hormone pathway. Both types work by mimicking natural hormones involved in appetite control, digestion, and blood-sugar regulation. They support weight loss in several ways: Reduce appetite- helping you feel full sooner and eat smaller portions. Reduce appetite- helping you feel full sooner and eat smaller portions. Slow digestion- food remains in the stomach longer, helping reduce cravings. Slow digestion- food remains in the stomach longer, helping reduce cravings. Improve metabolic signalling- supporting more stable blood-sugar levels and appetite regulation. Improve metabolic signalling- supporting more stable blood-sugar levels and appetite regulation. When combined with healthy eating and lifestyle changes, prescription injectable weight-loss treatments can help suitable patients achieve clinically meaningful and sustainable weight loss.
Some prescription weight-loss injections work by targeting a single appetite-regulating hormone (GLP-1), while others act on two complementary hormone pathways involved in appetite and metabolism.Dual-acting treatments may offer additional benefits for certain patients, but suitability depends on individual health factors.A GP will assess your medical history and treatment goals to determine whether any injectable weight-loss treatment is appropriate and which option, if any, may be suitable.
Results vary by individual, but clinical trials show that when combined with healthy habits:Wegovy users lose around 15% of their starting weight over 12-15 months.Mounjaro users may achieve up to 20% reduction in body weight.Saxenda users typically lose 5-10% within the first year.Sustained results depend on consistent use, lifestyle changes, and ongoing medical supervision.
Yes, when prescribed by a registered doctor and used correctly, GLP-1 medications are considered safe and clinically effective. They are licensed by the HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) in Ireland and the EMA (European Medicines Agency).Common side effects include mild nausea, indigestion, or constipation during the first few weeks as your body adjusts. These symptoms usually ease as the dose is increased gradually.Serious side effects are rare but may include allergic reactions or pancreatitis; your smartscripts.ie doctor will review your full medical history before prescribing to ensure suitability.
Complete a short online questionnaire, reviewed by an IMC-registered GP within 2 hours. Consultation fee: €20.
Start ConsultationAnswer a few quick questions so our doctors can confirm if the treatment is right for you.
Your request is reviewed by our GPs, typically within 2 hours.
Your prescription is sent to your chosen pharmacy, or delivered discreetly to your door.
We check in and adjust your care as needed.
